Popcorn Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
129 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
355 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Popcorn Chicken
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Our easy Popcorn Chicken recipe is healthier than store-bought but still deliciously crispy and crunchy, and juicy on the inside. Cooked it in the oven, air fryer, or deep-fry.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 large breasts)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 cups corn flakes cereal , lightly crushed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Coat Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl or ziplock bag and add flour, stirring or shaking to coat completely. Set aside.
- Add eggs, milk, salt and pepper, garlic powder and paprika to a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside. In another shallow bowl combine crushed cornflakes.
- Dip each piece of flour-coated chicken into the egg mixture, followed by the cornflakes, gently pressing the cornflake mixture into the chicken.
Cook in Oven, Air Fryer, or Deep-fry:
- To Bake. Place chicken on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Flip chicken and bake for another 5-8 minutes or until cooked through.
- To Air Fry: Spray the bottom of the fry basket with nonstick cooking spray and place half of the chicken pieces into a single layer in the basket. Generously spray the top of each piece of chicken with cooking spray. Air Fry at 360F for 3 minutes. Open air fryer, flip chicken pieces to the other side, and spray tops again with cooking spray. Increase air fryer temperature to 400F degrees and cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until crisp and cooked through.
- To Fry: Heat a few inches of vegetable oil in a pot. Once hot (350 degrees F), work in batches to lower the chicken into the oil and cook for 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve warm with BBQ sauce, Hot Honey, ranch, Chick-fil-A sauce, honey mustard, or another favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Yield: Makes about 40 pieces. Serving Size: about 6-7 pieces.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Cut the chicken into pieces and coat in flour. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before continuing recipe.
- To Reheat Popcorn Chicken:
- Freezing Instructions: Allow chicken to cool to room temperature, then space the chicken out on a baking sheet that will fit into the freezer. Keep chicken in freezer for about 1 hour or until mostly frozen, then transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, place frozen popcorn chicken on a baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until heated through.
- Air Fryer: Spread into a single layer and air fry for 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and warm.
- Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F then arrange chicken on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cook for 10 minutes, or until hot and crispy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
550mg
(23%)
Potassium
662mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
569IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 662mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 569IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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129 reviews
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